Meet Patsy Dolan Bouressa
Counselor & Social Worker
Music Industry Specialist
With over 20 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor, Patsy has dedicated her career to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges.
In the last eight years, Patsy has worked exclusively with individuals in the music industry and their loved ones. During her time as the Executive Director of a nonprofit in Austin, TX that provided comprehensive behavioral health services to those in the local music industry, she became intimately familiar with the unique struggles of those in the industry.
With a deep understanding of the emotional demands that come from a career that involves low and unpredictable wages, constant travel, time away from loved ones, and a high prevalence of anxiety, depression and substance abuse, Patsy is committed to offering support that helps clients maintain their mental health and strengthen their relationships.
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In addition to her individual practice, Patsy provides coaching, wellness support, counseling, tour support and festival support as a team member of Amber Health. As part of The Roadie Clinic, Patricia conducts a monthly support group for the partners of crew professionals and offers crisis and grief support to the clients of the Clinic. Patricia is also proud of her partnership with Passenger Recovery, having supported their work in a variety of ways over the years. Finally, Patricia has been a proud member of the Music Industry Therapist Collective since 2019.​​
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Patsy's other area of expertise is conducting Immigration Evaluations for people seeking asylum in the United States. Visit her other site for details.
Services
​Patsy's expertise allows her clients to address the specific stressors related to working in the music industry:
​Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
low wages
unpredictable work
long periods away from loved ones and comforts of home
career transitions
work/life balance struggles
emotional complexities that come with navigating a career in the music industry
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Substance Use Disorder
Substance use disorder (formerly known as drug addiction), is a mental health condition where you experience a problematic pattern of substance use that affects your health and quality of life.
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Relationship Challenges
In addition to her work with individuals, Patsy also specializes in couples counseling, helping partners cope with the strain that the music industry can place on relationships. Through tailored therapeutic interventions, Patsy helps clients and couples strengthen their communication, rebuild trust, and create a more supportive, sustainable connection. ​
Make an Appointment
Modalities used: Internal Family Systems, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Relational Therapy
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Appointments: days, evenings, and weekends (depending upon availability)
Insurance: Not taking insurance at this time, but will happily provide the paperwork required by your insurance company so you may seek reimbursement for services.
Virtual sessions only
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Individual Counseling Session
50 minutes
$150
Couples Counseling Session
50 minutes
$175
Consultation
time varies
$60